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Starburst Announces Major Software Release Boosting Presto Security & Performance

Internet, Security, Data management, Technology, Software, Computing, Albums, Digital technology, Hadoop, Presto, SQL, Xandros
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Starburst , the Presto company, today announced core features in the Q1 release of Starburst Enterprise Presto, as well as Presto version 332, that significantly bolster Presto performance, security, and value for the data science community.

Key Points: 
  • Starburst , the Presto company, today announced core features in the Q1 release of Starburst Enterprise Presto, as well as Presto version 332, that significantly bolster Presto performance, security, and value for the data science community.
  • Starburst was founded in 2017 to offer enterprise-grade Presto to the masses, delivering security, performance, and support at scale.
  • This major release combines features that have been contributed back to the open source project as well as curated for Starburst Enterprise Presto customers.
  • Starburst Enterprise Presto is purpose-built to ensure Presto security & performance at scale.

The Standard Promotes Mark MacGillivray to Director of Financial Institutions, Annuities

Professional services, Insurance, Human resources, Finance, Annuities, Finance, Economy, Standard Insurance Company, Money, Retirement, Actuarial science
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Standard Insurance Company ("The Standard) announced today that Mark MacGillivray has been promoted to director of Financial Institutions, Annuities.

Key Points: 
  • Standard Insurance Company ("The Standard) announced today that Mark MacGillivray has been promoted to director of Financial Institutions, Annuities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200407005093/en/
    Mark joined The Standard in 2006 and most recently served as regional sales director in Annuities.
  • Prior to joining The Standard, MacGillivray managed the administration of variable annuities at Northern Life and was previously a regional vice president at both ING Annuities (now VOYA Financial) and Old Mutual Financial Network (now F&G Annuities & Life).
  • Mark will be key to working with our partners to bring on new financial institutions that will help The Standard go deeper and broader into the marketplace, said Rich Lane, vice president of Individual Annuities sales and marketing at The Standard.

Computer Design & Integration LLC (CDI LLC) Named to the 2020 Tech Elite 250 by CRN®

Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Software, The Channel Company, CRN, CDI, Magazines
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:30pm

Computer Design & Integration LLC (CDI LLC) announced today that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has named CDI to its 2020 Tech Elite 250 list.

Key Points: 
  • Computer Design & Integration LLC (CDI LLC) announced today that CRN , a brand of The Channel Company , has named CDI to its 2020 Tech Elite 250 list.
  • Each year, The Channel Companys research group and CRN editors work together to identify the most customer-centric technical certifications in the North American IT channel.
  • This is our 10th consecutive year being named to CRNs Tech Elite 250 list and weve seen many technological transformations over the last decade.
  • Our CRN Tech Elite 250 list recognizes leading solution providers with expansive technical knowledge and esteemed certifications for exactly that reason.

Brightmark Narrows Search for Next Advanced Plastic Recycling Plant Locations

Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Oil, Gas, Agriculture, Alternative energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Water conservation, Articles, Energy conservation, Plastic recycling, Recycling by material, Plastic, Recycling, Nature, Universe
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Brightmark, a global waste solutions provider, today announced that it is prioritizing its search for locations for its next advanced plastic recycling plants to key regions in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Brightmark, a global waste solutions provider, today announced that it is prioritizing its search for locations for its next advanced plastic recycling plants to key regions in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Texas.
  • Todays announcement represents Brightmarks move into the second phase of its nationwide site search for U.S. locations suitable for its next set of plastics renewal facilities.
  • I have spoken with multiple community leaders who have been enthusiastic to partner with Brightmark as we expand our plastics renewal locations.
  • CBRE partnered with Brightmark to research these locations, as well as other localities nationwide.

More Schools, More Diversity: TD Ameritrade Institutional Announces the 8th Annual NextGen Scholarships & Grants

Other Professional Services, Finance, Consumer, Consulting, Small business, Accounting, Professional services, Continuing, Philanthropy, University, Collegiate, Education, Other Consumer, Foundation, Toronto–Dominion Bank, TD Ameritrade, TDA, TD, Finance, Companies, Money
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

TD Ameritrade Institutional, which has been an industry leader fostering future advisors, will award scholarships of $5,000 each to 12 talented and deserving students pursuing an undergraduate degree in financial planning.

Key Points: 
  • TD Ameritrade Institutional, which has been an industry leader fostering future advisors, will award scholarships of $5,000 each to 12 talented and deserving students pursuing an undergraduate degree in financial planning.
  • To learn more about TD Ameritrade Institutional NextGen Scholarships & Grants, visit our website at https://www.tdainstitutional.com/resources/nextgen/scholarship-and-grant-programs.html
    TD Ameritrade Institutional empowers more than 7,000 independent registered investment advisors to transform the lives of their clients.
  • Through meaningful innovation, steadfast advocacy and unwavering service, TD Ameritrade Institutional supports RIAs as they build businesses that positively impact their clients and communities.
  • Brokerage services provided by TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA ( www.FINRA.org ) / SIPC ( www.SIPC.org )
    1 TD Ameritrade Institutional is a division of TD Ameritrade, Inc., a brokerage subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation.

DreamHost Debuts Free WordPress Migrations

Marketing, Communications, Technology, Blogging, Other Communications, Internet, World Wide Web, Free software, Computing, Web hosting, Blog software, Content management systems, WordPress, DreamHost, Media Temple
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

DreamHost, a global leader in web hosting and Managed WordPress services , today unveiled a free tool designed to ease the burden of migrating data between WordPress providers.

Key Points: 
  • DreamHost, a global leader in web hosting and Managed WordPress services , today unveiled a free tool designed to ease the burden of migrating data between WordPress providers.
  • All new Shared Website Hosting customers and new customers of DreamPressDreamHosts Managed WordPress offeringwill now have access to a plugin that automates the process of migrating their WordPress sites to DreamHost.
  • This free plugin, powered by technology from BlogVault, will move WordPress website content, themes, plugins and configurations between WordPress sites up to 80 percent faster than similar tools.
  • Automated WordPress migrations launch today for all DreamHost customers currently using Shared Website Hosting and its managed WordPress hosting service, DreamPress.

Bamboo Rose Bolsters Multi-Enterprise Platform for Food and Formulation with Comprehensive Recipe Simulation and Nutrition Database Integrations

Supply chain management, Retail, Health, Technology, Fitness & Nutrition, Software, Food, Beverage, Plants, Supply chain management, Supply chain, Retail, New product development, Bamboo, Articles
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Bamboo Rose , a digital platform connecting retailers, suppliers, and supply chain partners in product development and global trade management, today announced a series of integrations and data subscriptions to its Multi-Enterprise Platform for Food and Formulation .

Key Points: 
  • Bamboo Rose , a digital platform connecting retailers, suppliers, and supply chain partners in product development and global trade management, today announced a series of integrations and data subscriptions to its Multi-Enterprise Platform for Food and Formulation .
  • Specifically, the platforms integration with Genesis R&D will aid users in auto-generating regulatory-compliant nutrition panels, quickly analyzing the nutritional content of recipes, and initiating food formulation in a virtual environment.
  • The Bamboo Rose Multi-Enterprise Platform for Food and Formulation empowers collaboration between food retailers, suppliers, and the rest of the supply chain to support ideation, development, and delivery of private brand goods.
  • For more information about Bamboo Rose Multi-Enterprise Platform for Food and Formulation, please contact Bamboo Rose at https://www.bamboorose.com/schedule-a-meeting/ .

Interactive Brokers Group to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Economy of the United States, Companies, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Interactive Brokers, Finance
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) plans to announce its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in a release that will be issued at approximately 4:00 pm (ET).

Key Points: 
  • Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) plans to announce its first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in a release that will be issued at approximately 4:00 pm (ET).
  • A conference call to discuss the company's results will be held at 4:30 pm (ET) on that day, April 21.
  • The conference call will also be accessible as an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Interactive Brokers website, www.interactivebrokers.com/ir .
  • Barrons ranked Interactive Brokers #1 with 5 out of 5 stars in its February 24, 2020, Best Online Broker Review.

GlideFast Consulting Partners With VividCharts To Bring Data Visualization Solutions To Customers

Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Professional services, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Small business, Security, Consulting, Telecommunications, Information technology management, Cloud applications, ServiceNow, Information technology, Computing, Digital technology
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

The GlideFast Consulting team is partnering with VividCharts to allow ServiceNow customers to further leverage the power of the NOW Platform with data visualization and professional reporting capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The GlideFast Consulting team is partnering with VividCharts to allow ServiceNow customers to further leverage the power of the NOW Platform with data visualization and professional reporting capabilities.
  • The partnership allows customers to benefit from GlideFasts wealth of experience in implementing and configuring custom applications coupled with VividCharts unique solution that allows for more professional reporting.
  • Applying their customer-centric culture, technical talent, and the VividCharts technology will bring long-lasting value to the ServiceNow customer base," said Mitch Stutler, CEO of VividCharts.
  • Our partnership with VividCharts means we can provide our customers with advanced reporting capabilities all within the NOW Platform.

As Universities and Academic Institutions Face Unique Challenges in Reporting Clinical Trials, TrialAssure Responds by Offering Free Clinical Trial Transparency Tool

Data management, Health, Technology, Software, Clinical trials, Research, Science, Articles, Health, Clinical research, Medical research, Free software, Humanities, Transparency, Clinical trial, Clinical trial registration
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

TrialAssure a leading, global software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools announced today that it will offer academic institutions free access to TrialAssure REGISTRYthe premiere clinical trial disclosure reporting application.

Key Points: 
  • TrialAssure a leading, global software company focused on developing clinical trial transparency tools announced today that it will offer academic institutions free access to TrialAssure REGISTRYthe premiere clinical trial disclosure reporting application.
  • Academic institutions can sign up for a TrialAssure subscription specific to this programat no cost allowing users free access for up to two years.
  • TrialAssure, in providing access to the REGISTRY application, will ask participating academic institutions to make a commitment to transparency in research, including measured improvements to their registry compliance over a two-year period.
  • With this free, limited-time academic subscription program, institutions will have up to three professional and 20 reviewer level users within the TrialAssure REGISTRY application.

Tyler Technologies Schedules First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Data management, Public policy, Government, Security, State, Local, Technology, Software, Tyler Technologies, New York Stock Exchange, Economy of the United States, Economy of New York City
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:17pm

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) will discuss its first quarter 2020 results during a conference call and webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) will discuss its first quarter 2020 results during a conference call and webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
  • The related press release will be issued after the market closes on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
  • Participants who do not wish to pre-register may dial 844-861-5506 (U.S. callers), 412-317-6587 (international callers), or 866-450-4696 (Canada callers) and ask for the Tyler Technologies call.
  • Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and technology services to the public sector.

UJET Announces Salesforce Sales Cloud Integration

Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Software, Business, Marketing, Economy, salesforce.com, Sales, Cloud computing, Customer relationship management, Sales force management system
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

UJET Inc. , a leading provider of customer support communications and solutions, today announced their integration into the Salesforce Sales Cloud.

Key Points: 
  • UJET Inc. , a leading provider of customer support communications and solutions, today announced their integration into the Salesforce Sales Cloud.
  • Beyond our deep Service Cloud integration, this new Salesforce connectivity provides a specialized integration and leverages UJETs modern communications platform for the express purpose of supporting sales focused communication sessions.
  • UJETs Sales Cloud integration empowers sales teams to automate processes, convert more leads, manage their existing customers and associated opportunities, and ultimately close more deals and opportunities through a more strategic and efficient sales flow.
  • Some of the core Sales Cloud features and functionalities that Salesforce users can expect are:
    Support Standard and Customized Sales and Service Flows - For both outbound and inbound sessions, UJET can look up end user records in separate Sales Cloud objects, e.g.

Signavio Launches Advanced Insurance Solution to Help Companies Achieve End-To-End Process Transformation

Data management, Professional services, Technology, Insurance, Software, Business, Articles, Economy, Information technology management, Graphics software, Signavio, Business process automation, Process mining, Business process management, Workflow, Business process, Automation
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

Signavio , a leading provider of business transformation solutions, today announced the release of the Signavio Business Transformation Suite for insurance industries, created to help insurance organizations transform their operations through modern process management.

Key Points: 
  • Signavio , a leading provider of business transformation solutions, today announced the release of the Signavio Business Transformation Suite for insurance industries, created to help insurance organizations transform their operations through modern process management.
  • To help the insurance industry improve processes while meeting customer expectations, the Signavio Business Transformation Suite offers business process management and process mining to help organizations understand and redesign processes with a customer centric mindset.
  • The solution provides powerful insights that enable businesses to make process changes that streamline operations and improve the customer experience.
  • To streamline insurance claims, the Signavio Workflow Accelerator implements a different approach to business process automation (BPA) thats complemented by Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Window Shutters Market by Product Type, End-user, Functionality, Distribution Channel and Region - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Academic disciplines, Climate change mitigation, Human migration, Industrial Revolution, Land use, Urban development, Urbanization, Window shutter, Compound annual growth rate, Economy, Articles
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:58pm

The "Window Shutters Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Window Shutters Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global window shutters market grew at a CAGR of around 6% during the historical period of 2014-2019.
  • In recent years, increasing urbanization owing to the growing number of housing projects is one of the major factors driving the global window shutters market.
  • How has the global window shutters market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

2020 Insights into the Air Treatment Systems Market in Taiwan - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Construction & Property, Building Systems, Medical equipment, Air purifier, Building biology, Filters, Purifier, Market, Articles, Technology, Natural sciences
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:55pm

The "2020 Air Treatment Systems Market: Taiwan" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "2020 Air Treatment Systems Market: Taiwan" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A comprehensive analysis of the Air Treatment Systems (Air Purifiers) Market in Taiwan including market sizing, market share by competitor, drivers, restraints, distribution, pricing trends, new products and market forecasts to 2026.
  • This report covers air treatment systems and filter replacements.
  • For the purposes of this research, air treatment systems (also known as air purifiers) are portable systems and are defined as the following:

India Breakfast and Cereal Market (2020 to 2025) - by Value, Type, Taste, Company, Region, Tier, City & Overview - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Food, Beverage, Retail, Companies, Food industry, Food and drink, Breakfast cereal, Kellogg's, Marico, PepsiCo
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:51pm

The "India Breakfast and Cereal Market by Value, by Type, by Taste, by Company, by Region, by Tier, by City, Overview, 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "India Breakfast and Cereal Market by Value, by Type, by Taste, by Company, by Region, by Tier, by City, Overview, 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report gives an in-depth detail of the breakfast cereal market of India which contains the value analysis and the forecasted performance of the market.
  • The breakfast cereal market consists of two types of cereals viz.
  • The major companies in the overall market are Kellog's India PVT LTD, Pepsico India Holdings private limited, Bagrrys India Ltd, Marico Limited, GlaxoSmithKline consumer.

Seaweed Market Insights Report, 2020-2025 Featuring Profiles of Key Players Acadian Seaplants, Cargill, DuPont de Nemours, Irish Seaweeds, Leili, Mara Seaweeds, and GGOG - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Food, Beverage, Retail, Edible algae, Seaweed
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:48pm

The "Seaweed Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Seaweed Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global seaweed market reached a production value of US$ 8.8 Billion in 2019.
  • How has the global seaweed market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the degree of competition in the global seaweed market?

HGS Offers Nurse Triage Services for Healthcare Companies to Support COVID-19 Patients During the Crisis

General Health, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Health, Managed care, Emergency management, First aid, Intensive care medicine, Triage, Lluís Companys, HGS, Mercury sulfide, Government of Spain, Health, Spanish politicians
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:45pm

We have more than 30 years of experience in providing telephone nurse triage, said Ramesh Gopalan, Global President of HGS Healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • We have more than 30 years of experience in providing telephone nurse triage, said Ramesh Gopalan, Global President of HGS Healthcare.
  • With significant increases in patient calls due to COVID-19, a healthcare companys ability to discern which ones require additional medical attention and which are only seeking advice is paramount.
  • Our seasoned teams are augmenting support to allow our clients internal resources to focus on other critical case requirements.
  • Added Mary Jane Konstantin, Senior Vice President and Head of Business for HGS AxisPoint Health, Were offering a turnkey solution designed to offload COVID-19 calls.

China Telecoms & ICT Services Market, Forecast to 2024 - COVID-19 Pandemic Not Assumed to Pose a Significant Negative Impact - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Technology, Telecommunications, Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Unified communications, Videotelephony, Interoute
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:43pm

This report provides an outlook on the telecoms and ICT services market in China for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and large enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides an outlook on the telecoms and ICT services market in China for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and large enterprises.
  • It contains forecasts for fixed and mobile voice and data network services, as well as ICT services such as security, co-location, and hosting, unified communications and cloud services.
  • It quantifies the market for fixed and mobile voice and data services, IoT connectivity services and ICT services such as unified communications (UC) and hosted voice, security, colocation and hosting and cloud services.
  • The analyst has not assumed a significant negative impact arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wynn Resorts Announces Private Offering of $350 million of Wynn Resorts Finance Senior Notes due 2025

Entertainment, Vacation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Casino, Gaming, Las Vegas Strip, Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Valley, Wynn Las Vegas, WYNN, Clark County, Nevada, Economy of the United States
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:35pm

Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) (Wynn Resorts) announced today that Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC (Wynn Resorts Finance) and its subsidiary Wynn Resorts Capital Corp. (Wynn Resorts Capital and, together with Wynn Resorts Finance, the Issuers), each an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, are offering $350 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2025 (the Notes) in a private offering.

Key Points: 
  • Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) (Wynn Resorts) announced today that Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC (Wynn Resorts Finance) and its subsidiary Wynn Resorts Capital Corp. (Wynn Resorts Capital and, together with Wynn Resorts Finance, the Issuers), each an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, are offering $350 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2025 (the Notes) in a private offering.
  • The Notes will be guaranteed by all of Wynn Resorts Finances other domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Guarantors) that guarantee Wynn Resorts Finances existing Senior Notes due 2029 (the 2029 Notes), including Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (Wynn Las Vegas) and each of its subsidiaries that guarantees the existing senior notes issued by Wynn Las Vegas (the Existing WLV Notes).
  • Wynn Resorts Finance plans to use the net proceeds from the offering (i) for general corporate purposes and (ii) to pay related fees and expenses.
  • This release contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the offering of Notes and whether or not the Issuers will consummate the offering.

Gilead Completes Acquisition of Forty Seven, Inc.

Biotechnology, Hospitals, Health, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Law firms, Skadden
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:32pm

On March 2, 2020, Gilead and Forty Seven announced that Forty Seven, Gilead and Purchaser had signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a tender offer would be made.

Key Points: 
  • On March 2, 2020, Gilead and Forty Seven announced that Forty Seven, Gilead and Purchaser had signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which a tender offer would be made.
  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal counsel to Gilead and Cooley LLP acted as legal counsel to Forty Seven.
  • This communication contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, related to Gilead, Forty Seven and the acquisition of Forty Seven by Gilead that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors.
  • For more information about Gilead, please visit the companys website at www.gilead.com , follow Gilead on Twitter (@Gilead Sciences) or call Gilead Public Affairs at 1-800-GILEAD-5 or 1-650-574-3000.

Global Online Food Delivery Packaging Market Trends, 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Packaging, Manufacturing, Food, Online food ordering, Packaging, Articles, Brazilian packaging market
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:31pm

The "Online Food Delivery Packaging Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Online Food Delivery Packaging Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global online food delivery packaging market size grew at a CAGR of 9.6% during the historical period of 2014-2019.
  • How has the global online food delivery packaging market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the structure of the global online food delivery packaging market and who are the key players?

Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment Market (2020 to 2025) - Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Technology, Other Technology, Ultraviolet radiation, Radiation, Hygiene, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetic spectrum, Ultraviolet, Ultraviolet, Disinfectant, Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, Ozonia
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:28pm

The "Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Equipment Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment market is currently witnessing strong growth.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    How has the global ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the structure of the global ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment market and who are the key players?

ComEd Warns Customers About COVID-19-Related Energy Scams

Health, Other Energy, Other Consumer, Consumer, Utilities, Energy, General Health, Commonwealth Edison, Exelon, Chicago, Exc, Geography of Illinois, Energy, Cities in the United States
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:23pm

These imposters threaten to shut service off or offer cash or credit incentives to obtain a customers personal or financial information.

Key Points: 
  • These imposters threaten to shut service off or offer cash or credit incentives to obtain a customers personal or financial information.
  • In some cases, scammers will spoof ComEds name and phone number so that a call appears to be from ComEd.
  • To identify an actual ComEd employee, remember:
    All ComEd field employees wear a uniform with the ComEd logo, including shirt and safety vest.
  • ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 100 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the states population.

India Rice Market Insights by Value & Volume, 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Food, Beverage, Retail, Rice production in India, Rice, Basmati, Bengali cuisine, Rice production in Pakistan, Food and drink, REI Agro Limited
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:19pm

Overall India's rice export is dominated by basmati rice as India being the highest producer of basmati rice globally.

Key Points: 
  • Overall India's rice export is dominated by basmati rice as India being the highest producer of basmati rice globally.
  • Iran and Saudi Arabia are the largest importer of basmati rice from India and contribute the highest value share in India's overall basmati rice export.
  • Domestically in India's rice market non-basmati rice holds the more significant portion as compare to basmati rice as the production of basmati rice is limited to only several states but is considered in the premium segment of rice.
  • Packed rice market in India is highly dominated by basmati rice and with the new health rice segments like brown rice and organic rice whose demand have increased in recent years.

Garrett Motion Provides Update on the Impact of COVID-19

Aftermarket, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Automotive accessories, Garrett Advancing Motion, Motor vehicles, Aftermarket, Automotive aftermarket, Transport, Automotive industry
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:30pm

As a result, total liquidity available at the start of the second quarter is approximately $655 million.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, total liquidity available at the start of the second quarter is approximately $655 million.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic has created substantial disruption across the global automotive industry and economies around the world, said Olivier Rabiller, Garrett President and CEO.
  • Garrett Motion is a differentiated technology leader, serving customers worldwide for more than 65 years with passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, aftermarket replacement and performance enhancement solutions.
  • Our portfolio of turbocharging, electric boosting and automotive software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine and further advance motion.

Global High Speed Camera Market to 2027 - Analysis and Forecasts by Component, Resolution, Frame Rate and Application - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Technology, Photography, Digital photography, Camera, Photography, Equipment, Digital camera backs, Optics, High-speed photography, Digital camera
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:16pm

The "High Speed Camera Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Component; by Resolution, by Frame Rate, and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "High Speed Camera Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts by Component; by Resolution, by Frame Rate, and Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The high speed camera market has been segmented based on component, resolution, frame rate, application, and geography.
  • Based on component, the high speed camera market has been segmented into Image Sensors, Lens, Batteries, Image Processors, Fans and Cooling System, Memory Systems, and Others.
  • The overall high speed camera market size has been derived using both primary and secondary source.

New Mountain Finance Corporation Issues Letter to Stakeholders

Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Economy, Equity securities, Corporate finance, Investment, Private equity, New Mountain Capital, Equity, Investment Company Act, Ares Management
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:30pm

Turning to business, New Mountain has long sought to emphasize "defensive growth" industries in both its private equity and credit efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Turning to business, New Mountain has long sought to emphasize "defensive growth" industries in both its private equity and credit efforts.
  • The second, which we still hope may pay interest soon, accounts for just over 1% of our total assets.
  • New Mountain has extensive ownership experience in the dental practice and optical supply industries through its private equity efforts.
  • New Mountain Finance Corporation is a closed-end, non-diversified and externally managed investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

WeWork Special Committee Files Lawsuit Challenging SoftBank’s Wrongful Decision to Terminate Tender Offer

Banking, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Technology, Construction & Property, Professional services, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, Other Technology, Software, Other Construction & Property, Finance, Contract law, Law, Corporate finance, Contract, Judicial remedies, Fiduciary, Offer, Damages, Tender offer
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:13pm

The Special Committee regrets the fact that SoftBank continues to put its own interests ahead of those of WeWorks minority stockholders.

Key Points: 
  • The Special Committee regrets the fact that SoftBank continues to put its own interests ahead of those of WeWorks minority stockholders.
  • This, and SoftBanks other claims related to its failure to complete the tender offer, are therefore either disingenuous or irrelevant to Softbanks contractual and other obligations.
  • The Special Committee is seeking specific performance requiring SoftBank to complete the tender offer or, in the alternative, compensatory damages for SoftBanks breaches of contract and fiduciary duty.
  • SoftBanks wrongful conduct in failing to consummate the tender offer deprives WeWorks minority stockholders of the liquidity that they were promised.

Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 - Pipeline Review, H1 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Health, Pharmaceutical, G protein-coupled receptors, Branches of biology, Cell biology, Free fatty acid receptor
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:12pm

The "Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 - Pipeline Review, H1 2020" drug pipelines has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 - Pipeline Review, H1 2020" drug pipelines has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 pipeline target constitutes close to 8 molecules.
  • This report outlays comprehensive information on the Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 targeted therapeutics, complete with analysis by indications, stage of development, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type.
  • It also reviews key players involved in Free Fatty Acid Receptor 4 targeted therapeutics development with respective active and dormant or discontinued projects.

Citi Expands Assistance to U.S. Customers Impacted by COVID-19

Professional services, Health, Other Professional Services, Infectious diseases, Other Health, Finance, Banking, Citigroup, Financial services, Companies, Economy, Citibank, ATM usage fees, Fee, Bank, ING Australia, Credit card
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:30pm

This announcement expands the assistance that Citi announced on March 6th, which included fee waivers for Citibank retail bank customers, hardship programs, and additional small business support.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement expands the assistance that Citi announced on March 6th, which included fee waivers for Citibank retail bank customers, hardship programs, and additional small business support.
  • Citi customers who have been impacted by COVID-19 may now be eligible for the following additional assistance measures, upon request:
    Retail Bank: Fee waivers on safe deposit box fees and non-Citi ATM usage fees.
  • These measures expand the assistance Citi announced on March 6th, for eligible individual and Small Business customers impacted by COVID-19.
  • To ensure that the assistance request process is as seamless as possible, impacted credit card customers should submit a request digitally .

Outlook on the Global Amplifiers Market to 2030 - Featuring Analog Devices, Bonn Elektronik & Broadcom Limited Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Technology, Consumer electronics, Electronics, Amplifier, Electronic engineering, Electromagnetism
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:04pm

The amplifiers market covered in this report is segmented by channel into mono channel, two channel, four channel, and six channel, others.

Key Points: 
  • The amplifiers market covered in this report is segmented by channel into mono channel, two channel, four channel, and six channel, others.
  • Amplifiers Global Market Report 2020 from the publisher provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global amplifiers market.
  • The amplifiers market consists of sales of amplifiers and related services that are used in all kinds of audio equipment.
  • The rise in demand for energy-efficient electronic products globally contributes to the growth of the amplifiers market.

India Online Test Preparation Markets, 2020-2024: Anticipated to Witness a Massive Growth of 39% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Education, Other Education, Continuing, Articles, Education, Academic disciplines, Educational psychology, Psychometrics, Sports science, Test, Educational technology, Compound annual growth rate
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:01pm

This report presents the thorough analysis of online Test Preparation Market of India.

Key Points: 
  • This report presents the thorough analysis of online Test Preparation Market of India.
  • The Online Test Preparation Market in India is growing with the CAGR of 39% over the forecasted period in value terms.
  • There is huge demand for the online test preparation platform which provides the learning in their convenience time and place.
  • Government and Civil Services exam preparation are dominating the market with more than 50% share combined from the total online test preparation market.

The Intersection of Life Sciences and Real Estate: Goodwin Launches a PropSci Practice

Professional services, Health, Other Construction & Property, Legal, Other Health, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Entrepreneurship, Private equity, Startup company, Business incubator, Organizations, Economy, Business, Goodwin Procter
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

PropSci focuses on addressing client needs at the busy intersection of commercial real estate and life sciences industries.

Key Points: 
  • PropSci focuses on addressing client needs at the busy intersection of commercial real estate and life sciences industries.
  • The team is co-led by Danielle Lauzon , partner in the Life Sciences practice, and Andy Sucoff , partner in the Real Estate Industry group.
  • The practice draws on nearly 300 life sciences and real estate lawyers across the firms 13 offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
  • Goodwin Labs provides legal services and educational content to early-stage life sciences companies through partnerships with startup incubators and accelerators.

Baker McKenzie Hires Pre-Eminent Cross-Border Restructuring Team Led by Chair of the American College of Bankruptcy, Mark Bloom

Professional services, Consumer, Legal, Finance, Consulting, Hispanic, Accounting, Bankruptcy, Economy, Articles, Debt, Greenberg Traurig, Law, Restructuring
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:02pm

Mark Bloom , Paul Keenan and John Dodd have deep experience in insolvency, business reorganization, and cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Mark Bloom , Paul Keenan and John Dodd have deep experience in insolvency, business reorganization, and cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring around the globe.
  • They join the Firm from Greenberg Traurig where Mark led the firms Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200407005463/en/
    Mark is one of the preeminent bankruptcy lawyers globally and currently serves in the prestigious position of Chair of the American College of Bankruptcy.
  • His experience spans more than 35 years and includes all areas of US and cross-border financial restructuring, reorganization and bankruptcy.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of March 31, 2020

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Legg Mason, Economy of the United States, Companies
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge).

Key Points: 
  • ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge).
  • LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc. (Legg Mason).
  • To obtain information on Forms N-PORT and N-Q or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.
  • For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Funds website at www.lmcef.com .

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of March 31, 2020

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Legg Mason, Economy of the United States, Companies
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge).

Key Points: 
  • ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge).
  • LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc. (Legg Mason).
  • To obtain information on Forms N-PORT and N-Q or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.
  • For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Funds website at www.lmcef.com .

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of March 31, 2020

Banking, Professional services, Finance, Legg Mason, Economy of the United States, Companies
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge).

Key Points: 
  • ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (LMPFA) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge).
  • LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly owned subsidiaries of Legg Mason, Inc. (Legg Mason).
  • To obtain information on Forms N-PORT and N-Q or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.
  • For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Funds website at www.lmcef.com .

FDA-Approved Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study Finds InGeneron's Regenerative Cell Therapy to Significantly Reduce Pain and Improve Shoulder Function Over Corticosteroid Injection to Address Symptomatic Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Other Health, Research, Pharmaceutical, Clinical trials, Science, Surgery, Biotechnology, Stem cells, FDA, Other Science, Health, Physical therapy, Anatomy, Musculoskeletal system, Organ systems, Shoulder, Soft tissue disorders, Overuse injuries, RTT, Rotator cuff tear, Obesity, InGeneron, Corticosteroid, Adipose tissue
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

This prospective multicenter feasibility study performed by Sanford Health is the first randomized controlled trial in which cells isolated from patients own adipose tissue were compared to another therapy option for treating sPTRCT.

Key Points: 
  • This prospective multicenter feasibility study performed by Sanford Health is the first randomized controlled trial in which cells isolated from patients own adipose tissue were compared to another therapy option for treating sPTRCT.
  • Specifically, subacromial injection of corticosteroid was compared to injection of UA-ADRCs isolated from the subjects' own adipose tissue using InGeneron's Transpose RT System.
  • Symptomatic partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (sPTRCT) are among the most common injuries and ailments of the shoulder, especially in elderly patients.
  • Subacromial corticosteroid injection, one of the standard therapies for sPTRCT, often leads to a temporary improvement in clinical symptoms, but not a cure.

Tachyum Opens New European Union Headquarters in Slovakia

Technology, Hardware, Semiconductor, Data management, Parallel computing, Cluster computing, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing architecture, Supercomputer, Computer architecture, Computing, Digital technology
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:05pm

Semiconductor startup Tachyum Inc. today announced that it has opened new offices in Slovakia that will enable it to best address the regional needs of its growing number of customers, partners, vendors and personnel throughout the European Union.

Key Points: 
  • Semiconductor startup Tachyum Inc. today announced that it has opened new offices in Slovakia that will enable it to best address the regional needs of its growing number of customers, partners, vendors and personnel throughout the European Union.
  • ft. of modern Class-A offices capable of accommodating 50 people, an internal datacenter, laboratory, Q&A infrastructure and a supercomputer reference design site.
  • Our new Slovakian headquarters was needed to accommodate our growing workforce and represents our entry into the next successful phase of operations, said Dr. Radoslav Danilak, Tachyum founder and CEO.
  • Every Prodigy-provisioned data center, by definition, becomes a low-cost AI center of excellence, and a low-cost HPC system.

QAD Announces Enhancements to QAD Adaptive ERP and Related Solutions to Enable Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises to Rapidly Respond to Industry Disruption

Software, Technology, Other Technology, QAD Inc., Industries, Companies, Business
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:10pm

QAD provides solutions, vertical and business expertise and best practice process models to help Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises to adapt in today's rapidly changing business climate.

Key Points: 
  • QAD provides solutions, vertical and business expertise and best practice process models to help Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises to adapt in today's rapidly changing business climate.
  • "The latest enhancements to our Adaptive Applications portfolio help manufacturers rapidly respond to and plan for increasing disruptions to their business," said QAD CEO Anton Chilton.
  • In addition to the latest updates to QAD Adaptive ERP, which features the QAD Enterprise Platform and the Adaptive UX, QAD has also enhanced related solutions in its Adaptive Applications portfolio, including QAD Dynasys DSCP , QAD CEBOS Enterprise Quality Management System , and QAD Precision Global Trade & Transportation Execution .
  • For details of the enhancements made to QAD Adaptive ERP and its related solutions, please visit the QAD Blog .

$100 Billion in Profits Expected to go to Auto insurance Companies Due to COVID-19

Insurance, Automotive, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Consumer, General Automotive, Other Consumer, Economy, Finance, Money, Types of insurance, Insurance, Insurance industry, Vehicle insurance
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

In the report, ValChoice estimates that insurance companies could realize $100 billion in windfall profits due to the change in driving habits forced by shelter-in-place mandates.

Key Points: 
  • In the report, ValChoice estimates that insurance companies could realize $100 billion in windfall profits due to the change in driving habits forced by shelter-in-place mandates.
  • Auto insurance companies could receive outsized profits due to COVID-19.
  • This is money owed consumers who are now driving far fewer miles and presenting far lower risk to their carriers.
  • ValChoice was established after its founder was involved in a serious accident and multiple insurance companies refused to pay his medical bills.

SmartBear Names New VP of Product Marketing to Oversee Growing Portfolio

Search engine marketing, Security, Manufacturing, Technology, Human resources, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, Consulting, Communications, Professional services, Women, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Consumer, Engineering, Performance management, SmartBear Software, Product marketing, Marketing, Business
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

SmartBear , a leading provider of software development and quality tools, has named Joanna Schloss as VP of Product Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • SmartBear , a leading provider of software development and quality tools, has named Joanna Schloss as VP of Product Marketing.
  • Most recently, she led the product marketing team at Sauce Labs.
  • Joannas experience leading marketing organizations to help customers solve complex problems and meet developing challenges is especially valuable in these ever-changing times, said Cynthia Gumbert, CMO at SmartBear.
  • Im thrilled to join SmartBear and lead the product marketing team focused on ensuring our customers success now and in the years to come.

Avetta Webinar Details New Small Business Assistance Programs During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Supply chain management, Professional services, Data management, Retail, Technology, Small business, Coronaviridae, Animal virology, Coronavirus
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:45pm

Avetta , a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, hosted a webinar on April 3 to help small businesses understand how they can qualify for the New Small Business Assistance Programs (CARES), the recent legislation approved by Congress and the White House related to the coronavirus outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • Avetta , a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, hosted a webinar on April 3 to help small businesses understand how they can qualify for the New Small Business Assistance Programs (CARES), the recent legislation approved by Congress and the White House related to the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Those companies could benefit from assistance programs already in place, as well as new programs such as the recently passed CARES Act.
  • The webinar includes advice from Travis Vance and Benjamin M. Ebbink, members of the Fisher Phillips law firms COVID-19 Taskforce.
  • The resources provided on the webinar will get you started on choosing the emergency program that will be right for your business.

New Executive Report on How Leaders Succeed at Strategic Transformation in Transformative Times

Consulting, Professional services, Human resources, Transformation
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

The Project Management Institute (PMI) reveals that the cost of failed transformation efforts at approximately $2 trillion per year.

Key Points: 
  • The Project Management Institute (PMI) reveals that the cost of failed transformation efforts at approximately $2 trillion per year.
  • The results of the study, Strategic Transformation: Mastering Strategy Implementation in Transformative Times, delivers key insights on how senior executives can learn from organizations that are adept at strategy implementation.
  • It provides a roadmap of best practices that organizations can use to shift their own strategic transformation journey at full speed.
  • Brightline delivers insights and solutions that empower leaders to successfully transform their organizations vision into reality through strategic initiative management.

Create from Home: Black & White Design Brings Client Engagement Home with 8x8

Data management, Technology, Marketing, Communications, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Audio, Video, Internet, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Companies, 8x8, Industries, Computer companies, Autodesk, Adobe Inc., Symantec
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:15pm

Founded in 1990, Black & White Design has worked with some of the most respected companies and organizations in Silicon Valley and beyond such as Facebook, Autodesk, Adobe and Symantec.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 1990, Black & White Design has worked with some of the most respected companies and organizations in Silicon Valley and beyond such as Facebook, Autodesk, Adobe and Symantec.
  • Black & White Design extended its 8x8 solution, with integrated cloud voice, video meetings and chat in a single desktop and mobile app, for their entire staff allowing them all to work remotely.
  • Black & White also adopted 8x8 Video Meetings both for internal staff meetings as well as for external client engagements, especially since meeting security was a major priority.
  • 8x8 and 8x8 X Series are trademarks of 8x8, Inc.
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200407005301/en/

St. Luke’s University Health Network One of the First in the World to Pilot Masimo SafetyNet™, a Remote Patient Management Solution, to Aid Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Health, Medical devices, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Other Health, General Health, Biotechnology, Masimo, Companies
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

Patients are provided with a multi-day supply of single-patient-use sensors and access to the Masimo SafetyNet mobile app.

Key Points: 
  • Patients are provided with a multi-day supply of single-patient-use sensors and access to the Masimo SafetyNet mobile app.
  • In addition to COVID-19 CarePrograms, Masimo SafetyNet can be configured for more than 150 other CarePrograms for use with COPD, heart failure, oncology, and other patients.
  • On March 30, patients at St. Lukes University Health Network Bethlehem diagnosed with COVID-19 were outfitted with Masimo SafetyNet.
  • The ability to extend that capability to patients in non-traditional settings and at home during this crisis with Masimo SafetyNet is transformative.

Bio-Rad Announces the Launch of a Serology Assay to Detect Coronavirus (COVID-19) Antibodies

Research, Medical devices, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Clinical trials, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Science, Branches of biology, Biology, Medicine, Antigen, Biomolecules, Immune system, Antibody, Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, Virus
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:30pm

Preliminary performance of the assay has been established and the kit is now undergoing clinical evaluation in several hospitals to further confirm clinical performance.

Key Points: 
  • Preliminary performance of the assay has been established and the kit is now undergoing clinical evaluation in several hospitals to further confirm clinical performance.
  • After infection with SARS-CoV-2, viral antigens stimulate the bodys immune system to produce antibodies to fight the virus.
  • Molecular and serology testing are highly complementary in this regard, she said.
  • In the United States, the company intends to use the FDAs Emergency Use Authorization process to expedite U.S. availability.

The Rite Aid Foundation Donates $5MM to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

Pharmaceutical, General Health, Health, Infectious diseases, Convenience store, Philanthropy, Foundation, Retail, Articles, Rite Aid, Aid, Pandemic, World
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, The Rite Aid Foundation will contribute:

Key Points: 
  • In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, The Rite Aid Foundation will contribute:
    $1.5 million to organizations and funds supporting healthcare providers and first responders on the front-line of the pandemic, plus their families.
  • The Rite Aid Foundation will reserve $750,000 to respond to emerging hotspots or existing hotspots in need of additional support.
  • $1 million to The Rite Aid Foundation Associate Relief Fund, to support grants for extraordinary financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded more than $68 million to nonprofit organizations.

Businesses Can Keep Customer’s Personal Information Personal with New Solution from Fiserv

Technology, Internet, Data management, Security, Information, Data security, Law, Privacy, Cryptography, Cyberwarfare, Data management, Data protection (privacy) laws in Russia, Personal data, Computer security, Information privacy law
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 1:30pm

TransArmor Personal Data Protection from Fiserv, which incorporates industry-leading data security technology from Protegrity, helps businesses secure consumers personal data.

Key Points: 
  • TransArmor Personal Data Protection from Fiserv, which incorporates industry-leading data security technology from Protegrity, helps businesses secure consumers personal data.
  • With TransArmor Personal Data Protection, businesses are able to encrypt and tokenize personal information that consumers provide to businesses during routine interactions, such as creating a customer account, enrolling in a promotion, or disclosing basic shipping information.
  • TransArmor Personal Data Protection supports business applications and processes, and allows those systems to secure personally identifiable information and sensitive personal information.
  • Additionally, TransArmor Personal Data Protection helps businesses secure personal information of their own employees that may be stored on internal systems.

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